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Re: Closet Space

Reply #25 –
I've been trying REALLY hard to do that. I managed to get rid of half my closet pretty easily, and I've been working on the rest. I'm finding that I have more trouble with the shoes than the clothes, but I'm doing much better than when I started. I do already roll most of my clothes that are in drawers (thanks to Marie Kondo), so at least I've learned that trick for when we start RV'ing.

I do love my Kindle for books. I've been reading my hardcover ones and donating them to the local book box, but I don't think I'll finish my stack. LOL

Sadly, the Foretravel I really liked sold before we could get there to look at it, but I'm continuing my search.

Thank you for the reply. Transitioning to a small space is hard, but I know it will be worth it in the end to get to travel for the next couple years. Plus, I can always store my favorite things that I won't take and don't want to part with.

Safe travels!

Quote from: pugmom –
Dpacker,
It's funny, but as far as clothes are concerned. Think about what you wear daily now.  Do you wear everything you currently have in your closet or like most of us, do you only wear a few favorite things. Though we don't full time, when we go, it's for several months. I have found that one very nice pair of dress pants, two nice tops and jeans/slacks and tees work great. Plus you can hang more with hanging systems. Then I add a good jacket and vest for cool or cold mornings. They can hang together too. Roll underwear, night clothes. Two good towels, hand towels and several wash clothes per person.  Two sets of sheets. Kitchen stuff, think how you will be cooking. Take the things you use now, what can you replace that collapses. Books,can you use an e reader? Only books I carry are my traveling books and that's because I have to see my routes.
Think about where you will spend your winters. Will you need bulky winter clothes? I'm sure you will find your perfect floor plan, but the fun is in the packing and pareing down.
 

Re: Closet Space

Reply #26 –
DPacker
Storing your things is a good idea, also remember that you can always stop at a thrift store for something you need.
Then donate it back when your need has passed, or you need the space for something else.
I have done this many times on my travels, for a sudden weather change, or I forgot something that I now need.
It's cheap, it's easy and I don't get attached to the item (usually).
Thrift stores always have something that is suitable for the local weather and styles so you can almost always find something.
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